CVE-2026-50872: n/a
A vulnerability in the loopback request handling component of fossar selfoss v2.20-SNAPSHOT allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and access sensitive information by sending crafted HTTP requests. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild. The affected versions are not explicitly stated beyond the mention of v2.20-SNAPSHOT. The severity is assessed as high due to the potential for command execution and data exposure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-50872 describes a security flaw in fossar selfoss version 2.20-SNAPSHOT where the loopback request handling component improperly processes crafted HTTP requests. This flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system and retrieve sensitive information. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks a CVSS score and official remediation details. No known exploits have been reported in the wild. The affected version is identified as v2.20-SNAPSHOT, but no further version range is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server and obtain sensitive information, potentially leading to full system compromise or data leakage. This represents a significant security risk for affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the loopback request handling component and monitor for suspicious HTTP requests. Avoid exposing the affected service to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-50872: n/a
Description
A vulnerability in the loopback request handling component of fossar selfoss v2.20-SNAPSHOT allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and access sensitive information by sending crafted HTTP requests. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild. The affected versions are not explicitly stated beyond the mention of v2.20-SNAPSHOT. The severity is assessed as high due to the potential for command execution and data exposure.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-50872 describes a security flaw in fossar selfoss version 2.20-SNAPSHOT where the loopback request handling component improperly processes crafted HTTP requests. This flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system and retrieve sensitive information. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks a CVSS score and official remediation details. No known exploits have been reported in the wild. The affected version is identified as v2.20-SNAPSHOT, but no further version range is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server and obtain sensitive information, potentially leading to full system compromise or data leakage. This represents a significant security risk for affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the loopback request handling component and monitor for suspicious HTTP requests. Avoid exposing the affected service to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3052f20b89be6888827a18
Added to database: 6/15/2026, 7:30:58 PM
Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 8:01:29 PM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 6:23:10 AM
Views: 7
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